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Elf

Elf emblem Elves tend to be shorter and slimmer than humans. Their features are finely chiselled and delicate, and they speak in melodic tones. Outsiders often see them as frivolous and aloof.

Traits

  • +1 Dexterity, –1 Constitution.
  • 90% resistance against charm and sleep magics.
  • –1 THAC0 with bows and long swords (a flat to-hit bonus).
  • Infravision — see warm bodies as red shapes in darkness.

Strengths

  • The best to-hit bonus on bows in the game — Elven Archers and Fighter/Mage archers excel.
  • Near-immunity to charm and sleep is a huge defensive edge against enemy spellcasters and chapter-one wolves.
  • High Dexterity boosts missile to-hit and AC.

Weaknesses

  • Lower Constitution costs hit points and Con-based saves.
  • No bonuses to the standard saves.

Source: bgee/original_manuals/baldurs_gate_1_ee_mastering_melee_and_magic.pdf — "Elf".